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How to "Jump Start" an Airbus A320 at Terminal Gate

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In this video we show the procedure for an "Air Start" of engine #1 of an Airbus A320 while parked at the terminal gate.
"Air Starts" occur when the plane's auxiliary power united (APU) is inoperable. The aircraft cannot start its engines when the APU is not operable.
These types of "air starts" are rare and require a lot of safety procedures due to the extreme danger of having one of the jet engines running so close to the terminal gate and near ramp workers.
Prior accidents that have claimed the lives of ramp works have occurred in other airports during an "air start" when ramp worker went too close to the "ingestion zone" and were sucked into the engine.
You will notice the "wing-walkers" and the rest of the crew and working to make everyone aware that there is a jet engine running near the terminal.
8:00 Engine #1 Starts

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@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

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@AYDEN_OFROBLOX 5 месяцев назад

you got a new sub god belss you. All so I did not get notfiyed of the premier

@itsmephil2255 5 месяцев назад

Is there an Instagram account???

@SeligTiles 4 месяца назад

I’m always interested in the behind-the-scenes stuff. What I like the most about this is the human side- how you wave to the crew and im sure they wave back. As if to say, “see ya next time, safe flight”. Professional and with pride.

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

That is absolutely what I think :) I want to make sure they always leave with some happiness and joy before their journey 😁

@TexDrinkwater 5 месяцев назад

I've got an eclectic list of channels that I follow. This, pilots, woodworkers, heavy equipment operators, machinists, tow truck operators, you name it. I enjoy seeing people who are not only skilled in their work or hobby, but also enjoy it enough to record video and share it with the world. Thank you!

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Very cool! Thank you!

@Glisern 5 месяцев назад

Any names you'd like to recommend?

@jeffreykoran4820 4 месяца назад

WORKED THE RAMP AMERICA WEST AIRLINES IN PHOENIX...NOW AMERICAN AIRLINES...DID 22 YEARS....PRETTY MUCH DID IT ALL BACK THEN...TOO BAD YOU WERNT AROUND THEN...YOUR GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO...

@dennisk5818 4 месяца назад

Most passengers never see, nor care about, what is happening when their aircraft is pushed out. Knowing what's going on in the cockpit and now what is happening by the ground crew, helps me to appreciate the whole. Great job shooting, glad it wasn't handheld!

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

Yes! We have a great team out here…and so many little details and work areas to everyone where they need to go 😁

@mikegreeley8563 4 месяца назад

And you're so correct working with a great team makes the biggest difference in the world. I've been doing this job for 32 years and I can say you guys doing awesome job and that is the right way to do an air start And I am so glad to see there are still rap agents like you guys out there that still take pride in their job.

@anitastanley8986 3 месяца назад

I always think of the work it takes to make these amazing machines carry us safely to our destination. The skill and amazing technology behind just fuelling and getting food and cargo on board takes so much work. Always very grateful to everyone involved.😊😊😊😊😊

@davidsmiths5471 2 месяца назад

@@mikegreeley8563 So you do walk arounds with the doors open and hoses still connected to the aircraft and jet bridge still attached?

@davidsmiths5471 Месяц назад

@@anitastanley8986So you do not work on a ramp?

@garywhitehead4160 5 месяцев назад

Bloomin heck... didn't realise how much work the ground crew do just to get one of these things going!! Excellent...

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

There is a lot going on to get a plane ready to go!

@andrewj9831 4 месяца назад

The ground crew wouldn't be doing this.... the mechanics would be doing the airstart...we try to keep rampers from touching the plane if possible....

@davidsmiths5471 4 месяца назад

@@andrewj9831Can I ask which airline?

@andrewj9831 4 месяца назад

@@davidsmiths5471 When I worked at ORD/MDW, it was with United, American (AKA America west, US Airways) few regionals, MX contract work (international and limited flights). Now I focus on business jets. However, the main reason why, the rampers/cleaners/fuel/lav are "contracted out" (there and most places airports), so they don't have a lot of training/knowledge, and it caused a lot of issues and damage. For example, not putting on the hose fully, and wham it flies off and causes damage. You would be shocked how many times, I had to fix issues.

@davidsmiths5471 4 месяца назад

@@andrewj9831 Did the same north of ORD! Not maintenance,but everything but CSA,PSA! And I know what you mean! If people knew what actually happens,most people wouldn't fly!

@nathanaelstedman2801 5 месяцев назад

This is awesome! Nothing like the ear piercing scream of an air start to start off a morning.

@davidsmiths5471 5 месяцев назад

Just curious when was the ear piercing scream of the air start?

@nathanaelstedman2801 5 месяцев назад

@@davidsmiths5471 many older air start units were incredibly loud. Pair that with the starting of an IAE engine and you were in for a treat

@davidsmiths5471 5 месяцев назад

@@nathanaelstedman2801 I understand all that! I can hear airstarts from other gates and from my house which is more then 3 miles away! I guess my point was "What noise"

@cody7068 5 месяцев назад

@@davidsmiths5471You cannot really grasp how loud it is from the video. Air starts are extremely loud. My earmuffs fell off one time and it was borderline ear shattering. You’ve probably never been around planes from your comment, but trust me, they’re extremely loud and high pitched when your 5-10 feet from the engines undoing the air start hose. Being around them in general is loud. It’s shocking how quiet planes are when you’re on them or looking out the glass at the airport, can’t even hear them.

@davidsmiths5471 5 месяцев назад

@@cody7068 So by your response,you did not read my comments! Yes I understand every part of ramp operations! And by your response maybe you should not be around aircraft! Because the only thing you should be hearing when unhooking the hose is the running engine!

@postalsaint 5 месяцев назад

I used to be a ramp agent for Continental/United at IAH. These videos are not only educational but very accurate about life on the ground at a major airport. Keep up good work. You have to do a video about load plans. Weight and balance, to include things that are loaded on planes besides luggage. Like animals, dry ice, mail, caskets...etc

@davidsmiths5471 5 месяцев назад

Good thing your not a ramp! This is the perfect video of an unsafe ramp! This has nothing to do with the person that puts these videos on here because they are trained this way and management lets it go on a daily basis! But actually shows why we have accidents on ramps throughout the US!

@postalsaint 5 месяцев назад

@davidsmiths5471 I don't see her doing anything unsafe. She isn't operating the camera, someone else is. She is in communication with the pilot at all times. Her attention is where it needs to be, pushing the aircraft to its start up position. The wing walkers are doing what they are trained to do. It's an easy job that is relatively stress free. You don't bring any of your work home with you. Like any job around aircraft...yes....safety, safety, safety. Now the following is an entirely different story. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3XQVt93-jwg.htmlsi=hZdcoMvsBMHATp2V

@davidsmiths5471 5 месяцев назад

@@postalsaint By your response, you do not work on a ramp,or might be the problem that is on the ramps throught the ramps in the US! Would you like a list?

@mbiehl2 3 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes of what goes into turning planes. I flew recently and paid attention to how fast the ground crew unloaded the plane, and prepped it for boarding and departure! Thank you for your hard work.

@ladyandtheramp 3 месяца назад

Oh thank you so much! With a good crew, things should go pretty smoothly, even when there are “hiccups” 😁

@WBDE 5 месяцев назад

Its always fun to watch people do their job with skill and proficiency

@davegrundgeiger9063 5 месяцев назад

It really is!!

@davidsmiths5471 5 месяцев назад

This has nothing to do with her! But you might be clueless of what goes on a ramp?

@davidsmiths5471 5 месяцев назад

@@davegrundgeiger9063A lot of unsafe practices going on actually

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😁

@keith2758 5 месяцев назад

What an amazing job you have. And more importantly what a beautiful and warming smile, you have brightened my day here in the uk. Thank you Keith x

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Thank you 😁

@user-ww3ke6lt7f 4 месяца назад

My name is Walberto Senna and I worked for 41 years with Airplanes and retired as Airport Manager

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

Oh wow! That is amazing! What a career!

@stevestillplaysgames5732 4 месяца назад

Holy cow that is a nice long time at place of employment and a great way too retire on as the airport manager is what I call successful career

@geraldthompson7749 4 месяца назад

What A Career Sir & I Tip My 🎩 Hat Off To You Sir & You Keep Living A Blessed & Happy Life 💯🏅⭐⭐⭐🙏👍👍✌️

@michaeltaylor8835 3 месяца назад

thank you for your dedication

@lb012006 5 месяцев назад

Omg i worked for Envoy and no matter what any Air Start will always scare me.

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Yes…it is nerve wracking!

@carlaustin7398 5 месяцев назад

Great content, keep it coming please. Thanks for sharing.

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, will do! 👍😁

@KATONKA... 2 месяца назад

Such a genuine smile, I pray nothing or anyone takes it from her

@ladyandtheramp 2 месяца назад

Thank you 😁

@donnamariebrown2478 3 месяца назад

It must be sooo hot on that Arizona tarmac, especially in the sun. Great job!!!!

@ladyandtheramp 3 месяца назад

In this video…it was still bearable…but this week the the temps are climbing 🔥

@Canadan98 5 месяцев назад

Unsung heros in aviation operations! Every time I fly, I am always fascinated by all the tasks carried out by the ground crew to get the flight prepped. Thanks for sharing your unique view outside of the aircraft!

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! 😁

@drnelsonok 2 месяца назад

I love the moment when you smile and say goodbye to the pilots... you are simply wonderful... hugs by the thousands for you...

@ladyandtheramp 2 месяца назад

😊 thank you 🙏

@johnlazlo1908 5 месяцев назад

Love Aviation.. I did Autobody collision restoration 33 yrs. Its a art what you do.. No mistakes in this feild.. Redoing a air bag system after a collision knowing that car will be safe is on mine shoulders..

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Oh that is a big responsibility!!

@steveflynnmedia 5 месяцев назад

Love watching your vids. Brings back the memories of when l worked the ramp at Gatwick

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

That's awesome. Glad you enjoyed it!

@kenhull1245 5 месяцев назад

A very enjoyable channel. Thank you for sharing what is far from an easy job. Great teamwork. And if your smile doesn't light up the cockpit, I don't know what it would take. I look forward to more episodes :).

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!😀

@christofferskold5591 5 месяцев назад

there's that beautiful smile :) and you are so good at what you do it amazing to watch you on RU-vid :)

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@Burgoseletronica05 5 месяцев назад

Hi Jessica, nice work with this A320 Ceo with engines IAE V2500. Just a curiosity, Do you are original from Phoenix? or another city from America? Kisses and regards from São Paulo Brazil.

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@marcd1981 5 месяцев назад

That was interesting to see the engine start process, thanks for the video!

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@lakersfan4life24 5 месяцев назад

You honestly have the Coolest job🙂The kind of job you stay at for 30-40 Years for sure. 💯✈️🛫🙂

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

We do have a lot of high seniority employees at our station!!

@spl311bt 4 месяца назад

In the early 1980’s at Air Canada cargo in yvr we had pickup truck mounted air starts for our dc8-63 and 727 freighters….. the connection point for the 727 air start was at the right rear under #3 engine ,so we would have to back the pickup up fairly close to the rear as the hoses were not very long….. can’t recall if they started #1 or #2 first,but between the airstart and one engine screaming , it was rather intense

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

That is crazy!! Definitely would get your blood pumping!!

@scottkeeley7735 5 месяцев назад

What kind of work schedule do ramp agents work?

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

There are part time lines and full time lines. All throughout the day, mid-shifts and night time shifts. We work on rolling start times. Some start at 3am, 4am, 5am…etc…

@artiguf 3 месяца назад

A dream job that never came through.

@grahamrobinson4665 5 месяцев назад

Nice work Jessica,..Nice weather too.....is that tug weather proof for when the rain comes down?..or do you hide it undercover?

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Those tugs stay outside all year round. Blazing sun or pouring rain 😁

@BanditAviation 3 месяца назад

Gotta love those A320's

@ladyandtheramp 3 месяца назад

So true!

@ashwin1698 5 месяцев назад

Yesterday accidentally came across your channel, your vlogs are absolutely simple and fantastic. Really informative and to see your spirits up high during work - is Inspiring. Keep rolling the camera - Your channel is about to grow exponentially in coming months!. Lots of greetings from Germany!!

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Glad you like them! Thank you so much! 😁👋

@JuanChavez-hn8th 5 месяцев назад

Do you wear thongs

@JuanChavez-hn8th 5 месяцев назад

Lady in the tramp do you wear thongs

@gregthegamblerslots3982 2 месяца назад

I was involved in an air start on an airplane a couple days ago. I was kind of nervous because an air start is dangerous. You have to be aware of what engine is running and pay attention to the wing walker signaling that the engine is running.

@ladyandtheramp 2 месяца назад

So true!! The entire crew has to be on high alert! Very aware of what is going on! Hopefully things went well with your air start 😊

@skiddymark 5 месяцев назад

there's that beautiful smile again!!!!

@jcsufi 2 месяца назад

I am so glad I found this channel awesome stuff

@ladyandtheramp 2 месяца назад

Welcome aboard! 😁👋

@cupcakemcgee3175 5 месяцев назад

I know this is probably already been said but can you add comms or is that not allowed. Thanks great videos.

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Can you define “comms”…Like communication between the pilot and ground? Or like comments?

@cupcakemcgee3175 5 месяцев назад

@@ladyandtheramp yes, communications that you are having with the pilots during your process.

@georgeprout42 4 месяца назад

@@cupcakemcgee3175I very clearly saw her at 08:00 to inform the flight deck to start engine 1. Not all communication is verbal.

@andrewj9831 4 месяца назад

Don't know if the airline would allow "comms" to be published. She wasn't signalling to the pilots (they can't see her probably), but to the wingwalkers. The pushback driver has a headsets they use to talk to the crew.

@deanchapman6425 3 месяца назад

This is commonly referred to as a BLOW START as commercial aircraft use pressurized air from the APU auxiliary power unit for on ground and air restarts. They also generate electrical power. If an APU is in op, then the ramp will use a blow start unit, large air compressor on wheels to provide air pressure to start the engines.

@ladyandtheramp 3 месяца назад

😁😁👍

@Rafael-ex3cu 3 месяца назад

Retired UA Ramp IAH. Love your videos. Would have loved having you on my team. Rock On! ✈️

@ladyandtheramp 3 месяца назад

Oh thanks! I am sure it would have be fun! 😁

@davidsmiths5471 Месяц назад

Good thing your retired

@Rod3E900 4 месяца назад

I used to be a pushback Instructor for UPS...few things in life more challenging than a new student pushing back a multimillion dollar jet for the first time !!!

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

Sooo true! The amount of patience and courage you instructors must have! 😂😁

@alfamontydog 4 месяца назад

After the engine has started I watched the crew disconnect two hoses, are they both for air starting or is one for fueling?

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

The yellow large one on the right hand side is the portable air/hearing vent. The skinnier one on the left hand side is the air start hose. It is a super pressurized air hose to help jump start the engine.

@alfamontydog 4 месяца назад

@@ladyandtheramp Thank you for the quick reply. As a former marine engineer I would call that Port side. The large hose or cable underneath the cockpit must be the power cable, I understand the plane does not have power until the #1 engine has started ? I really admire how you move those huge planes around, I look like a real klutz backing my boat down the ramp LOL.

@paulfreeman5756 5 месяцев назад

She's got the power

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

I try 😀

@c.i.o.belley168 5 месяцев назад

I think the crews must fight to have the charming Jessica as their plane assistant 😉

@gregstillman5197 5 месяцев назад

correct me where i'm wrong; the apu (when it's working) among other things provides enough air to one of the engines to start the blades turning to a point the pilot then "starts the fuel and ignition" and starts one engine. Then, that engine provides the air to the other engine to get it started, or perhaps the apu (when it's working) also provides the air flow to the 2nd engine also. Since the apu wasn't functioning here the engine running then can provide the air flow. I admit i know virtually nothing here; my thought, all these years, was the apu was providing power to the electrical and air conditioning.

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

That was pretty darn accurate! Great job!

@andrewj9831 4 месяца назад

Normally to start the eng they use the APU (think of it as a small jet engine), to start one of the engines (normally #2) via air (but can do both). That eng will crossfeed air to the other to get it started. The Apu provides bleed air to allow starting engines, and air conditioning(this is why during push back getting to eng starts, you will notice the air conditioning is limited), along with electrical power. Doing an "airstart" they start #1.

@01FozzyS 4 месяца назад

Boy those more modern air starters sure are quiet! We used to borrow from TWA here at SFO in the 90's and they were NOISY! lol

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

I was surprised how quiet this one was too! Some of them are noisier…😁

@fredcarruthers8285 5 месяцев назад

The terrain looks like sky Harbor is that where you operate out of?

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

You are correct!

@fredcarruthers8285 5 месяцев назад

I watch all your videos and love them.

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Thank you 😁

@REAGAN_1980 3 месяца назад

Wow those guys are so close to the engines. Scary to watch!

@ladyandtheramp 3 месяца назад

The ingestion zone has a radius of 15 ft in front of the engine. So the nose gear is out of the ingestion zone. But every crew member has to be highly cognizant of how they approach the aircraft

@IDSnowman 2 месяца назад

I’m assuming that the different ‘models’ of planes have different pushback arms? Or can you use the same one for each aircraft?

@ladyandtheramp 2 месяца назад

Surprisingly…they use the same tow bar. The company recently changed all the tow bars to a beefier one that fits on both the Boeing and the Airbus nose gear.

@als8127 5 месяцев назад

Air start that freaking thing gets so f loud some times

@TexDrinkwater 5 месяцев назад

Yep. A start cart is pretty much just an APU in a box on wheels.

@als8127 5 месяцев назад

@@TexDrinkwater have to changed out an A-Pppuuu last week

@2112666123 5 месяцев назад

Yeah Air starts some of the most nervous push backs always check your tow bar cause if it breaks Omg 😱

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

That would be crazy scary!

@Mike-01234 5 месяцев назад

Was once on a plane out of Cancun the APU was inop they didn't have a Start cart that was big enough to start the engines. With a full plane it only took a few minutes sealed up with no fresh air flowing in for it to get really uncomfortable. Each time from when they removed the ground AC tube which is that bigger flex tubing it would take about 5-8 minutes before they would try again. Eventually they had us get off the plane go back into the terminal while they figured it out. Finally found a cart that would start it eventually we got back on.

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Oh my goodness! That sounds horrible! I wasn’t sure how long it would take for the aircraft to get hot inside! I am glad that finally got it resolved!

@LazloNQ 5 месяцев назад

What did that guy to her tug when we walked up to it?

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

What did the the guy do? On the right side or left? Is that what you were asking?

@Emale2000 5 месяцев назад

Great job! Captions explaining the various steps you're performing would have been helpful.

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

I agree. I am going to to a live stream on this video very soon and walk everyone through what is going on. Make sure to subscribe so that you get notice!

@manolomiralles7232 4 месяца назад

Que bien te defiendes en el trabajo estás guapísima felicidades

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

Thank you! 😁

@renatoemydio2329 4 месяца назад

Parabéns pelo seu trabalho,feito com garra amor e dedicação ,parabéns .

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

Thank you!! 😁

@itsmephil2255 5 месяцев назад

Ok, yep I'm hooked.....what a fascinating job this is As passengers we don't get to see things like this Awesome video

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@itsmephil2255 5 месяцев назад

@@ladyandtheramp just binge watched all your videos ....I hope there's more to come

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

I will try and keep them coming! 😁

@itsmephil2255 5 месяцев назад

@@ladyandtheramp yes please 🫶

@Breenild 5 месяцев назад

How do you know, where you have to push the plane to? Is that always the same path?

@lilbill6089 5 месяцев назад

The clearance is given from ground control to the flight crew and then to the pusher through the ground link.

@alanw2235 5 месяцев назад

So you have an GPU hooked up from the left side and an Air unit sporting the yellow duct on the right which is supplying the bleed air?

@davidsmiths5471 5 месяцев назад

The smaller hose going from left to right connected to the large white cart if that helps

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Correct! :)

@alanw2235 5 месяцев назад

@@davidsmiths5471 Whats the yellow duct? AC Unit?

@davidsmiths5471 5 месяцев назад

@@alanw2235 That is A/C or heat that is connected to the jet bridge!

@REAGAN_1980 3 месяца назад

Pulling the chocks i miss being around airplanes

@markmonse5285 4 месяца назад

Years ago, first week on the ramp, walking a pushback on a 737-200. Wet-start on #2, breeze blew the fuel cloud forward enveloping me, and there I am on a headset. Click. Thought I was gonna die. Then I learned about the properties of Jet-A.. ;)

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

Oh wow!! That is a crazy scary but cool experience! 😳❤️

@markmonse5285 4 месяца назад

@ladyandtheramp I spent 34 of my 37 year career as a flight dispatcher (now retired), but what I miss the most were my ramp years, being hands-on with the aircraft. Enjoy your time with them!

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

Dispatch! Up in the tower then?

@markmonse5285 4 месяца назад

@@ladyandtheramp Nah. At the HDQ..

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

That’s cool 👍

@davidroques9187 4 месяца назад

I like the play on the name of the channel. I worked 4 years on the flight deck (USS Nassau-LHA 4) as a refueler (ABF) back in the day. How many fires have you experienced in cold start ups? In 4 years I've seen two on deck. I enjoy your channel 💪

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

Oh wow!! That would be an incredible job and experience! So cool! We have never experienced any fires and I pray we don’t 😁🙏

@u_t_d_s_h-1_a 3 месяца назад

If a plane needs jumpstarting, is one not better off avoiding flying it, or in it?

@davidsmiths5471 Месяц назад

Not at all,but will have to fix within a certain time frame

@AndrewandDebbie 5 месяцев назад

I'm sure the passengers were happy to get on their way. I doubt many of them noticed anything other than the airconditioning was off for a few minutes.

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

It does get a little warm in the plane when we do these types of starts - especially in Phoenix!

@timcarr8312 5 месяцев назад

Ahhh, there is nothing like the smell of coffee mixed with the aroma of JP4!

@DavidBerquist334 3 месяца назад

On a 727 or dc 9 and md 80 is there a injestion zone the same as wing mount engines

@ladyandtheramp 2 месяца назад

Oh that is a good question! I will have to ask some of my fellow rampers who have worked with those type of aircraft’s.

@bikeny 5 месяцев назад

Anyone ever tell you that you work in a very noisy environment? I love that you let us hear it all instead of muting it. While it's not an ASMR (I think that's acronym), it gives us all a much better appreciation for what is going on. Any chance you could put together a short video of those hand signals? The last one, we understood (it was the waving goodbye). But you did what I saw were 2 different signals: banging the closed hands together (maybe it means either unhook or hook the tow bar, depending on the current status?) and then the open/close both hands (don't know). Maybe you've done the video already; if so, please let me know the title and I'll find it. And let me add my comment about your bright smile. You are certainly enjoying your job (I'd even guess you don't even think of it as a job).

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

That is a great video suggestion! I will work on that! And I do really enjoy my job! 😁👍

@bikeny 5 месяцев назад

@@ladyandtheramp Thank you. The channel flyrobroy shows his flights off aircraft carriers piloting a C-2 Greyhound. Today's video had a new explanation of how the flight deck conveys numbers to the pilots. As he said, he doesn't know why it's done the way it's done (he's thinking it's possibly to just confuse us civilians). It's his videos that gave me the idea to ask you for your job's hand signals. BTW, he's out of the Navy these days, but the videos are still cool.

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

That is super cool! I will have to check his channel out!

@bradmoyer9737 2 месяца назад

Was the reason for a “Jump Start” an inoperative APU?

@ladyandtheramp 2 месяца назад

Correct!!👍😁

@bigjoel3599 5 месяцев назад

Awesome content and I know that you probably get this a lot but beautiful smile. Surprised how quiet the huffer is. The one we had the sound is still burnt in my head 😂. Sometimes had to wear double hearing protection for that operation.

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Yea…some of the tugs are super loud! Did you work at ORD? We have lots of guys from ORD that call the pushbacks “huffers” 😁

@bigjoel3599 5 месяцев назад

@ladyandtheramp Meant that your air start cart being quiet compared to what I've used but negative worked at KHSV. Interesting that's a new one, never heard of the pushbacks being called huffers. Had a old colleague that worked ramp and a&p at DFW call the airstart carts huffers 😂. Do you ever have to ever once in a while use hand signals with the pilots when doing airstarts or standard pushback operations when your headsets are inop or you have a backup set to use?

@evandwright 4 месяца назад

What is the reason for having to start is this way? It sounds like the apu is running no?

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

The APU is inoperable…not running. The aircraft is plugged into the ground power and ground AC of the jet bridge. The Air Start unit off to the left is highly pressurized, pushing a whole ton of air into the jet engine. It needs that pressurized air to start the engine. Once Engine 1 starts…it can start the other one (Engine 2). After it’s one engine is started, we now can pull all the ground power, etc… Once the engine starts, it now can power up everything on it’s own. Sorry for the lengthy response. I should do a voice over on that video

@davidross5373 4 месяца назад

So you just sit there and wave arms to miraculously start it.😂

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

😂😂

@fredgamula2293 5 месяцев назад

Great video! Fascinates me when I am in a plane watching the ground crew. This gives some awesome ‘right there’ perspective! Thanks

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching!

@williamgates4399 2 месяца назад

I like your videos, but the other folks don't know what's happening. It's sad to say, but the video shows it. Improper interpretation of you hand signals

@josegarcia6158 3 месяца назад

Hi!!! Question......what Oakley glasses r those??????

@ladyandtheramp 3 месяца назад

Oh good question… I need to find out! I will get back with you 😁

@fred5727 4 месяца назад

It would seem that you are very close to the ingestion zone when turning the airplane. Do you feel even a hint of air rushing into the engine, being that close?

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

No. Even when I turn, the distance to the engine is outside of the ingestion zone. It may appear that way on the video…but there is s lot is space between the tug and the engine 😁

@imransharif443 3 месяца назад

Good jump Start Way jumping 🦘 Start nice video

@ladyandtheramp 3 месяца назад

😁thanks

@JetsNGolf 5 месяцев назад

What happened to the APU??

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

I was talking to another pilot yesterday, asking that same thing…but he went more into about the “how it works” instead of “why” it didn’t. So I will try and follow up!

@JetsNGolf 5 месяцев назад

@@ladyandtheramp Lol... Can't take us anywhere....

@andrewj9831 4 месяца назад

So many things it could be.... a valve, the actual APU, etc....plus they need to give the APU a few days off a month.

@richfabian6534 5 месяцев назад

You know every time I watch one of the videos it takes me back when I used to load DC-8 Stretch planes for Burlington Air Freight. I can only advise to be careful of the steel ring on the GPU Unit and make sure it's locked properly, I had that ring slam down on my right foot and broke 4 of my toes

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Oh wow!! Thank you for the tip!

@gejjamp 4 месяца назад

That huffer cart is how most of the USAF I flew started engines

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

Oh that is cool! Thank you for your service!

@lexustech48 5 месяцев назад

How long will a bird like this stay in service before the APU gets repaired? My assumption is that once it reaches a maintenance airfield for its airline it would get looked at?

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

I think you are correct! I will double check with aircraft maintenance tomorrow! Good question! 😁

@andrewj9831 4 месяца назад

A few days for the most part if not sooner. As it's a pain not having an APU...limits where the plane can go, and the extra time it takes to airstart.

@jaredjost311 5 месяцев назад

Where is this airport?

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

PHX - Sky Harbor Airport

@jaredjost311 5 месяцев назад

@@ladyandtheramp Following your Channel 🛬 🚜 Hugs! Brazil

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Thank you 👋😁

@calstankey4131 4 месяца назад

Every day your subscriber count goes up. I’m so proud of you Jess!

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

Oh thank you! It is crazy! I didn’t know people would be interested in this type of work :)

@calstankey4131 4 месяца назад

@@ladyandtheramp It’s not the work, it’s YOU

@jjaagg5050 5 месяцев назад

I am surprised that all of the ramp workers aren't required to wear hardhats or cranium covers like they do on an aircraft carrier.

@jerrybow8779 4 месяца назад

Most airports do that look after their staff

@robertsmith3774 4 месяца назад

Next I wanna see you do a cart start. 😆

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

😂

@jjaagg5050 5 месяцев назад

Why would the APU be inoperable?

@RLTtizME 5 месяцев назад

It broke....duh.

@jjaagg5050 5 месяцев назад

@@RLTtizME Thanks wise guy! LOL!

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

I was asking a pilot about that yesterday! But he went into more detail of how it works…not the “why” it is broken. I will try and find out more info! 👍

@ltshering 3 месяца назад

Behind the scenes are the most interesting posts hats off to you , respect from India your channel is subscribed god bless and lwould love to see more posts

@ladyandtheramp 3 месяца назад

Thanks a ton! I appreciate your subscription! And hello! 👋 😁

@kcramer7404 5 месяцев назад

I'm really surprised your allowed to film while working in that environment.

@davidsmiths5471 Месяц назад

Notice no answer! Because they should not be!

@mxracer95x 5 месяцев назад

I love your job! Thanks for showing this side of aviation that us passengers know little about.

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

@davidsmiths5471 Месяц назад

And would not fly again,very unsafe practices!

@borgdylan 4 месяца назад

I had never seen this happening at a major airport. Here in Malta (LMML) we do get engine starts on stand (started using APU) since the airport got no pushback trucks and aircraft just exit the stand under their own power. The only actual pushback trucks and "hoffers" int he country are owned by the maintenance companies such as lufthansa teknik or sr technics.

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

Oh wow! So interesting! Thank you for sharing!

@borgdylan 4 месяца назад

@@ladyandtheramp glad you found it of interest.

@borgdylan 4 месяца назад

@@ladyandtheramp if you'd like more info on Maltese aviation I'll answer any questions you have as best I can

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

Oh thank you! Is the air more humid there? How does the machinery and equipment stand up to the salty air? I remember when I lived in Hawaii, there was a lot more rust abs corrosion on everything. Is that similar?

@borgdylan 4 месяца назад

@@ladyandtheramp it's very humid and the air is very salty. The approach path to runways 31, 05 and 23 are over the sea. I think they paint equipment in corrosion resistant paint and keep on maintenance of the paint layer to prevent rust. I've never seen rusty ramp side equipment whenever I flew with our national carrier. If you have more to ask, ask away! I'm also found @borgdylan on the other major platforms.

@jasons5915 5 месяцев назад

I was above wing for 4 years, and now I've transitioned to the flight deck. I wish I had done a little below wing; it looks interesting!

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

That is awesome! You have a cool perspective as well!!😁

@quiros1527 4 месяца назад

Awesome video and awesome job! Greetings from Puerto Rico

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁👋

@mmppatel4028 5 месяцев назад

Your work is hard but nice job and your video is knowledge all people.

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

I appreciate that!

@fredericsupercycle4136 5 месяцев назад

do you always need a helper to pin a plane? TX again for the video!!! ALWAYS enjoying the watch!!! :D

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Yes. We always have a crew member pull the pin and disconnect the tow bar :)

@fredericsupercycle4136 4 месяца назад

@@ladyandtheramp80% are unhappy at work: you do belong to the 20% of happy at work! It is really obvious!! :D

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

😁 I do love my job

@fredericsupercycle4136 4 месяца назад

@@ladyandtheramp would like to have a co workers like you :)

@JayMcd91 5 месяцев назад

What’s the name of that tug you used? I haven’t saw those in my station. Are they easier or harder to push the plane?

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

I am not sure of the exact manufacturer? I will check with our ground equipment maintenance tomorrow! And very tug seems a bit different! Some a really touchy on the brakes. Some seem lowered gear. Others are smooth. It is like each tug has a different personality. 😂

@n310ea 5 месяцев назад

That start cart is quiet, they usually make a really loud high pitch screaming sound.

@ladyandtheramp 5 месяцев назад

Yeah…it just had that tiny squeal at the beginning.

@Jerry2011b 4 месяца назад

ah the good old air starter, I recall it be much louder but maybe because I was dealing with 777 GE90 engine. The air starter we used were absolutely pumping at 100% capacity inorder to start a GE90 engine and even running at idle it was still very very loud

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

This one was a lot quieter! But that is cool that you worked on the big boys…those triple 7’s are awesome!

@Jerry2011b 4 месяца назад

@@ladyandtheramp Yeah I only work with freighter 777-200F in LAX for the airline and I work as ramp operation supervisor so I deal with GHA/loader/mechanic all the time. Once aircraft is pushed back and started taxing, we would go smoking outside the building and wait for the low humming sound of GE90 engine engine spooling up when the APU was operational, then we can't leave until the aircraft is airborne. Seeing your video bring back alot memories and I kind of miss it.

@ladyandtheramp 4 месяца назад

Oh that is cool! Your ear’s definitely become trained to listen to those engines!

@Jerry2011b 4 месяца назад

@@ladyandtheramp Yeah the GE90 have a very unique low humming sound when spooling up. I think I enjoyed working in the airport and I work mostly graveyard shift as our freighter only comes at night time. Many of the employees were let go myself included during Covid.